The US withdrawal from the WHO will have a severe impact on HIV, polio and many other health programmes on the African continent.
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Remarkable progress is being made on HIV treatment. But African countries need to work on sustainable ways to ensure the treatment programmes are not entirely dependent on foreign aid.
Governments must understand that the factors making cities convenient and productive also make their residents prone to obesity. They must confront this challenge with intelligent, focused policies.
Botswana’s late president Ketumile Masire was original and daring. He should be remembered for his courage and prudence.
Bakery employees develop asthma when they are exposed to high levels of flour dust. Although there are international guidelines these are often not protective and badly implemented.
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